Overwatch launch LIVE: Blizzard's new shooter now available on PS4, Xbox One and PC

TONIGHT: Overwatch launch times have been revealed for PS4, Xbox One and PC

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Blizzard's new shooter is now live on PS4, Xbox One and PC.

Some people are experiencing a lot of connection failures happening, but considering the game is being launched at the same time globally that's to be expected.

If you want a good idea of how many people are trying to play the game, just take into consideration that the recent Open Beta saw over 9.7 million players on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, making it the largest yet for Blizzard.

The new shooter is out tomorrow on consoles and PC, but ahead of the games release Blizzard have kindly shared a few more details to help you prepare for the games release.

"To make sure you're ready for deployment on May 24, we've put together a series of launch-day protocols so you'll know what to expect, how best to prepare, and when you'll be able to jump in and officially begin your fight for the future on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One." reads a statement on Overwatch's official blog.

The release will be similar to the Overwatch Open Beta, where Overwatch launched in all regions, across all platforms at the same time globally.

To find out when Overwatch will be available, players can check out the reference guide below:

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A full guide on how to download and start playing Overwatch has also been provided for Xbox One and PS4.

Overwatch is available now for pre-download on Windows PC, as well as Xbox One.

FOR PLAYSTATION 4 (DIGITAL):

Step 1: Turn on your PlayStation 4 and log in to your preferred local user.Step 2a: If Auto Download is enabled, Overwatch should begin downloading as soon as it's available.Step 2b: If Auto Download is disabled, go to the PlayStation Store and select "Search" from the top menu.Step 3: In the search field, type in "Overwatch."Step 4: Select "Overwatch: Origins Edition" from the search results and then click "Download."Step 5: Once installed, select the Overwatch icon and press "X" to begin

FOR PLAYSTATION 4 (PHYSICAL):

Step 1: Turn on your PlayStation 4 and log in to your preferred local user.Step 2: Remove the Overwatch disc from its packaging and insert it into the console.Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the installation process.Step 4: Once installed, select the Overwatch icon and press "X" to begin

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FOR XBOX ONE (DIGITAL):

Step 1: Turn on your Xbox One and log in to your Xbox Live account.Step 2a: If Instant-On Mode is enabled, Overwatch should begin downloading as soon as it's available.Step 2b: If Instant-On Mode is disabled, go to the Xbox One Home screen and select "My games & apps."Step 3: Locate Overwatch under the "Games" tab and then click "Install."Step 4: Once installed, select the Overwatch icon and click "Launch" to begin!

FOR XBOX ONE (PHYSICAL):

Step 1: Turn on your Xbox One and log in to your Xbox Live account.Step 2: Remove the Overwatch disc from its packaging and insert it into the console.Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the installation process.Step 4: Once installed, select the Overwatch icon and select "Launch" to begin!

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